John Stamos discusses Mike Love's health challenges during Beach Boys performance

<p>John Stamos performed with the Beach Boys on Sunday at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Before the show, Stamos expressed his emotions regarding Beach Boys member Mike Love, who is facing serious health challenges.</p><p>Stamos, 63, shared images on social media with Love, referring to him as his "musical hero and mentor" and mentioned that he was "struggling" to articulate his feelings. He stated, "My beloved friend, father figure, musical hero and mentor, Mike Love, is facing serious health challenges. We hope he’ll be doing what he loves for years to come, but we don’t know what the future holds. We have tonight." </p><p>At a fundraiser for the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF), Stamos emphasized his goal to have Love perform at the Ryman. He noted, "Our goal was to get him up at the Ryman this weekend. He wanted it. I've been spending a lot of time with him, you know, quiet time. We've been listening to music. … Doo-wop. He loves Doo-Wop." </p><p>Stamos recounted a conversation where he asked Love if he thought he could perform, to which Love replied affirmatively. Stamos said, "Everybody told him not to — doctors, his family — but it was something he wanted to do. He's made all my dreams come true and all my wishes. So, I had to fulfill his wish, and we made sure that he got there and did a good job." </p><p>SRF presented Stamos with the Bob Saget Legacy Award for his support of scleroderma research. Love's representatives did not respond to requests for comment regarding his health issues.</p><p>Stamos and Love's son, Brian Love, spoke before the show. Brian noted Love's determination to perform, stating, "One thing about him is he's stubborn, and he's steadfast, and he did not want to miss the Ryman. I mean, for good reason." He reflected on Love's dedication to performing, saying, "If you don’t do as many concerts, you don't see as many towns, and then that means less people get to hear the amazing Beach Boys personally." </p><p>Stamos remarked on the significance of the night, saying, "All we have is tonight really, and I think it's going to be very, very special. Mike, he insisted on being here. … He's done over 7,000 live shows. And tonight'll be 7,422, I think exactly." </p><p>During the performance, Love was seated on stage and sang along with his bandmates but did not take lead vocals. He addressed his health concerns, stating, "Obviously, I’ve been going through some health issues for quite a while. But I didn’t want to miss being at the Ryman with y’all." </p><p>At the end of the show, Love was assisted by Brian and Stamos as the song "We Are The Champions" played. Stamos acknowledged Love's resilience, stating, "He is a fighter," and noted that despite encouragement from others to focus on his health, Love insisted on performing. </p><p>Stamos reflected on his long relationship with Love, saying, "He taught me how to entertain, hold a stage, connect with an audience and make people feel something. I carry those lessons everywhere." He expressed his desire to cherish the moment, stating, "We don’t know what tomorrow brings. But we have tonight." </p>